In February, 2007, Skagit County was issued a National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Permit.
This permit requires the County to take action to manage stormwater
within the urbanized areas of the County.

If we fail to prepare, we are in trouble. Skagit County has
a long history of flooding. In the past 100 years, the Skagit
River has exceeded flood stage more than 28 times. In November
of 1990 and 1995, rains from warm Pacific storms, coupled with
high mountain snow pack turned the region into a federally declared
disaster area.

Landslides occur in all U.S. states and territories and can
be caused by a variety of factors including earthquakes, storms,
volcanic eruptions, fire, and human modification of land. Landslides
can occur quickly, often with little notice. The best way to
prepare is to stay informed about changes in and around your
home that could signal that a landslide is likely to occur.